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Project & Development Services

Aligning with client culture and goals to shape the built environment together.

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PROJECT & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE

Our clients require skilled project and development teams that can transform any idea or strategy into a tangible reality in the built world. This means going above and beyond to find practical solutions that outthink and outdo the most difficult construction challenges facing our clients and communities. Our Project & Development Services teams deliver end-to-end solutions globally, living out Cushman & Wakefield’s ethos of “Better never settles.” We’re not just conceiving some of the biggest and brightest projects—we're bringing them to life.

If you’re an occupier and want more value from your space and a better design, or if you’re an investor and your assets need a repair, a refresh, or reimagining, Project & Development Services (PDS) is here for you.

The best ideas only matter when you have the people to bring them to life.

Brian Ungles, President, Project & Development Services

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Experienced teams for better delivery

Our experienced teams take ownership of each project, surpassing expectations by aligning closely with a client’s culture and goals to shape the built environment together.

End-to-end service for better outcomes

We excel in providing end-to-end solutions, from insight to end-product, to ensure a consistent vision.

Bringing better ideas to life 

We offer clients complete support with strategies, practical implementation, and risk management, empowering them to confidently bring any project to life—no matter the complexity.

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OUR CORE SERVICES:

As your development partner, we help you define your business vision, project scope and design criteria—we help bring your vision to life. 

  • Build-to-Suit 
  • Adaptive Re-use 
  • Land Planning and Feasibility Analysis 
  • RFP Development 
  • Financing Strategies

Our expert staff provides end-to-end project management services, while minimizing your risk. Whether relocating to a new property or undergoing a renovation to a new space, we have the right solution for your business. 

  • Site Selection and Due Diligence 
  • Capital and Tenant Fit-out  
  • Building Repositioning & Modernization 
  • Design and Construction Management 
  • Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment (FF&E) Management

We apply robust and proactive controls from a clear baseline to deliver confidence in program and project performance.  

  • Scheduling  
  • Cost Management 
  • Project Risk Management 
  • Earned Value/Productivity Management 
  • Program Set up/Advisory Benchmarking 
  • Process and Standards Development

We offer custom advice and services to optimize costs while delivering efficiency and effective work environments.  

  • Strategic Planning 
  • Property Condition Assessments 
  • Workplace Strategy 
  • Space and Occupancy Planning 
  • Furniture Advisory 
  • Sustainability 
  • Relocation & Logistics Management

Our expert staff provides end-to-end project management services, while minimizing your risk. Whether relocating to a new property or undergoing a renovation to a new space, we have the right solution for your business. 

  • Site Selection and Due Diligence 
  • Capital and Tenant Fit-out  
  • Building Repositioning & Modernization 
  • Design and Construction Management 
  • Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment (FF&E) Management

Meet The Team

Brian Ungles St. Louis Project & Development Services
Brian Ungles

President, Project & Development Services


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Brian Jaffe Executive Managing Director Seattle
Brian Jaffe

Executive Managing Director
Seattle, United States


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Richard Jantz New York
Richard Jantz

Executive Managing Director
New York, United States


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Rob Murphy
Rob Murphy

Regional Leader, Project and Development Services
Tampa, United States


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Adrian Conforti Washington DC
Adrian Conforti

Sr. Managing Director, Project & Development Services
Tysons Corner, United States


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Bill Starcevich Chicago Project Management
Bill Starcevich

Sr. MD, Project & Development Services
Chicago, United States


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Jody Russelle
Jody Russelle

Managing Director
Toronto, Canada


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